Ceroxylon amazonicum

Ceroxylon amazonicum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Clade:Commelinids
Order:Arecales
Family:Arecaceae
Genus:Ceroxylon
Species: C. amazonicum
Binomial name
Ceroxylon amazonicum
Galeano

Ceroxylon amazonicum is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Ecuador. There are only four known populations. The species is threatened by deforestation.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Montúfar, R. & Pitman, N. 2003. Ceroxylon amazonicum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.


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